Hello readers, Do you get telemarketing calls and promotional SMS that are useless to you? Are you tired of promotional messages, deals, recharge plans and ringtones? Then, the solution is to put your number on DO NOT DISTURB (DND). This service will block all these calls for you. The best thing, it’s free.

There are following three ways to activate DND (block telemarketing calls) on your number –

Activate DND (NCPR) on Your Number

DND is an initiative by TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Government of India). The best thing is that DND number and procedure is same for all networks. You just have to send SMS to toll free number or you can just call 1909.

Note: Sending above message will allow telemarketers to call and SMS you regarding their promotional stuff.

Final Words and Conclusion

You can block advertising and promotion messages your mobile using DND. But unfortunately there are some telemarketers that do not follow this DND registry (NCPR) and go against the laws. So there are chances you can still receive such calls and messages.

Although, you can always complain these telemarketers/number who call you when your DND is activated. You can go to your telecom network provider official website to report such number. We have individual articles on activating, deactivating DND for Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance, Jio, Aircel, Tata Docomo, BSNL, MTNL, Telenor, Videocon, MTS and T24 and ways to complain telemarketers who breaks law.